The 20 Best Acne Doctors Near Me in Carlsbad, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Acne near Carlsbad, CA. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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36 providers found
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    Surfside Medical Group

    3230 Waring Ct, Ste J, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stewart Wilkey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Wilkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Erectile Dysfunction (ED), and Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder.

    Advanced in Acne
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Acne
    Dermatology
    6010 Hidden Valley Rd # 120, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raheel Zubair is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Zubair is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis, Comedones, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Acne.

    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Carlsbad Jefferson

    2910 Jefferson St, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Korff is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carlsbad, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 37 years. Dr. Korff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Korff is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Korff is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    Michelle Gonzales, M.D., P.C.

    3601 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Gonzales is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Gonzales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Gonzales is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    Vista Community Clinic

    517 N Horne St, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, AIDS Dementia Complex, and HIV/AIDS.

    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Oceanside Medical Offices

    1302 Rocky Point Drive, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thays Novikoff is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Novikoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Acne
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carlsbad

    2176 Salk Ave, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. Her clinical expertise encompasses Oral Herpes, High Cholesterol, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Acne
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Internal Medicine

    Well Being Health Inc.

    5930 Priestly Dr, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yoo Chong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Chong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    Oceanside Medical Offices

    1302 Rocky Point Dr, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deisha Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Acne.

    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Carlsbad Medical Offices

    6860 Encinas Avenue, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janith Seidel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Seidel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Male Genital Sores, Thalassemia, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton

    200 Mercy Cir, 
    Camp Pendleton, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Lilli is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Camp Pendleton, California. Dr. Lilli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne.

    Advanced in Acne
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Acne
    Internal Medicine

    John H. Clancy, Do And Tara Leigh Clancy Do Medical Corporation

    2375 S Melrose Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Clancy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Clancy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fifth Disease, Diabetic Neuropathy, Herpetic Stomatitis, and Gingivostomatitis.

    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    Vista Community Clinic

    4700 N River Rd, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cibu Panicker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Panicker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    North Coast Family Medical Group, Inc.

    Encinitas, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sagar Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Coccydynia, Acne, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Acne
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Acne
    Dermatology
    781 Garden View Ct # 201, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natasha Carter is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Nevus, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Acne.

    Experienced in Acne
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Acne
    Dermatology
    326 Santa Fe Dr Fl 3, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hannah Berman is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Berman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. Her clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Telangiectasia, Spider Angioma, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

    Experienced in Acne
    Experienced in Acne

    Christine Clotfelter, D.O., North Coast Family Medical Group

    Encinitas, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Clotfelter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Clotfelter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Clotfelter is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acne
    Family Medicine

    Duck, Craig Steven M.D.

    Encinitas, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Duck is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Duck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Duck is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Acne
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Acne
    Dermatology
    326 Santa Fe Dr Fl 3, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Curt Vogel is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Vogel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Acne
    Experienced in Acne
    326 Santa Fe Dr Fl 3, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathleen O'brien is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acne. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Hemangioendothelioma, and Tufted Angioma.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Acne?

    Acne is a skin condition that causes pimples or "zits." Whiteheads, blackheads, and red, inflamed bumps or patches of skin (such as cysts) may develop.

    When should I see an Acne doctor near Carlsbad, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Acne doctor near Carlsbad, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Acne doctors near Carlsbad, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Acne doctors near Carlsbad, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Acne doctor near Carlsbad, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Acne doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acne doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Acne doctor near Carlsbad, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Acne doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Acne doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Acne doctors near Carlsbad, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acne doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Acne doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acne doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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